# Event Details - **Event Name**: OPENING NIGHT, UNBOUND: The Gaze Within - The Photography of Angèle Essamba - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 pm - **Event Description**: Unbound opens March 20: 25 powerful portraits by Angèle Etoundi Essamba, award to Dr. Kimberly Green + live jazz by Carole Ann Taylor - FREEAbout this EventTen North Group proudly presents UNBOUND: The Gaze Within – The Photography of Angèle Etoundi Essamba, opening in honor of Women’s History Month at the Ten North Group Campus in the historic Opa-locka Arts District.On view through May 20, this powerful exhibition features 25 works by internationally acclaimed Cameroonian photographer Angèle Etoundi Essamba. Celebrated for her striking portrayals of Black women, Essamba’s work centers on dignity, interiority, and self-definition.“The gaze within” reflects the commanding yet contemplative presence of her subjects, while “unbound” represents freedom from imposed narratives and the reclamation of identity. Together, the portraits form a profound meditation on self-possession, presence, and the quiet strength of womanhood.Opening Night HighlightsWomen’s History Month Award PresentationTen North Group will present its 3rd Annual Women’s History Month Award to Dr. Kimberly Green, philanthropist, writer, and two-time Grammy®-nominated documentary filmmaker.As President of the Green Family Foundation, Dr. Green has shaped South Florida’s philanthropic and cultural landscape for more than 27 years, advancing the arts, education, healthcare access, and international scholarship. Her enduring commitment to community and cultural preservation has made a lasting impact locally and globally.Live Jazz PerformanceAs part of Ten North Group’s newly launched outdoor jazz concert series, the evening will feature a live performance by acclaimed jazz and cabaret vocalist Carole Ann Taylor, known as Miami’s “First Lady of Jazz.” Expect an electrifying performance celebrating the spirit of Women’s History Month. Two sets will take place at 9 and 10 PM.RECEPTION OPENS - 7 PMPROGRAM: FROM 8 : 15 - 8 : 45JAZZ SETS: 9 - 9 :45 ; 10 - 10 : 45PM? Admission is free and open to the public.Reservations for opening night are strongly encouraged.RSVP via Eventbrite or call (305) 687-3545. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/opa-locka/opening-night-unbound-the-gaze-within-the-photography-of-angèle-essamba/100001984389562600 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, womens-history-month, art, concerts, exhibitions, live-music, health-wellness, literary-art, jazz, meditation - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Opa-locka - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 675 Ali Baba Ave - **lat**: 25.9012617 - **long**: -80.2520064 - **full address**: 675 Ali Baba Ave, 675 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-locka, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: OPENING NIGHT, UNBOUND: The Gaze Within - The Photography of Angèle Essamba - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/568f4aec8b2a1eb9bc82f16922e9bceb2760eadaf10d7507a8f66ff259a29c69-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf1f1ed-gmir.jpg?v=1773371195 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is OPENING NIGHT, UNBOUND: The Gaze Within - The Photography of Angèle Essamba being held? - **A:** OPENING NIGHT, UNBOUND: The Gaze Within - The Photography of Angèle Essamba takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 pm at 675 Ali Baba Ave, 675 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-locka, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing OPENING NIGHT, UNBOUND: The Gaze Within - The Photography of Angèle Essamba? - **A:** OPENING NIGHT, UNBOUND: The Gaze Within - The Photography of Angèle Essamba is organized by Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** OPENING NIGHT, UNBOUND: The Gaze Within - The Photography of Angèle Essamba is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Opa-locka, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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